The online Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) prepares experienced professionals to tackle complex business challenges. Strengthen your leadership, elevate your influence and generate solutions that make a measurable impact in your organization and industry.
Before applying to the Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) program , ensure you meet the following criteria:
To apply, complete the online application and submit the following materials:
Build the core research, statistical and methodological skills tat support doctoral level inquiry.
DBAD 901 — General Research Design
Develop a foundation in research design, theory development, and hypothesis testing to create a structured research proposal.
DBAD 903 — Managerial Statistics
Apply statistical methods and tools to analyze business data and support evidence-based decision-making.
DBAD 905 — Qualitative Research Methods
Design and conduct qualitative research using established frameworks for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
DBAD 923 — Psychometric Research Methods
Develop and evaluate measurement tools for assessing psychological and behavioral constructs in business research.
DBAD 925 — Econometric Research Methods
Apply econometric techniques and statistical programming to analyze complex business data.
Connect research to real-world business challenges while shaping your academic and professional path.
DBAD 902 — Engaged Scholarship I
Learn to frame real-world business problems as scholarly research and engage effectively with academic literature.
DBAD 904 — Engaged Scholarship II
Refine research ideas, align them with career goals, and explore ethical considerations in applied research.
DBAD 932 — Teaching & Consulting in Business Contexts
Build practical skills in teaching and consulting to support academic and professional career paths.
Explore advanced theories and current research across core business disciplines.
DBAD 910 — Foundations & Frontiers in Economics
Examine economic theories and models to understand and predict strategic decision-making.
DBAD 912 — Foundations & Frontiers in Marketing
Explore core marketing concepts and research areas to support independent scholarly inquiry.
DBAD 914 — Foundations & Frontiers in Organizational Behavior
Analyze individual and organizational dynamics through key theories and contemporary research.
DBAD 916 — Foundations & Frontiers in Information Management
Understand how organizations manage information to drive decision-making and competitive advantage.
DBAD 918 — Foundations & Frontiers in Finance
Investigate financial theories and empirical research shaping organizational and market decisions.
Progress step-by-step from initial research idea to a fully-developemt and approved dissertation proposal.
DBAD 961 — Dissertation Proposal I
Begin developing a dissertation proposal by defining a research problem and building a conceptual framework.
DBAD 962 — Dissertation Proposal II
Advance your proposal by designing research methods to address your defined research question.
DBAD 963 — Dissertation Proposal III
Complete and present a full dissertation proposal for committee review and approval.
Conduct and defend original research that contributes to both theory and practice. Repeated for credit 15 credit hours).
DBAD 999 — Dissertation Research
Conduct and defend original research that contributes to both business theory and professional practice.
| Term | Cost |
|---|---|
Fall Semester I | $9,500 |
Spring Semester I | $9,500 |
Summer I Term I | $9,500 |
Fall Semester II | $9,500 |
Spring Semester II | $9,500 |
Summer I Term II | $9,500 |
Fall Semester III | $9,500 |
Spring Semester III | $9,500 |
Summer I Term III | $9,500 |
Total | $85,000 |
Online students may be eligible for a variety of financial aid options to help make earning your degree more affordable. Start by completing the FAFSA to determine your eligibility, then explore funding sources to find the best fit for your goals and budget.
Ways to Pay for Your Online Program: